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1985 Wine and Port Vintage

Vintage Summary and Recommendations: 1985-vintage-port
Welcome to Vintage Wine and Port's 1985 wine page. Read on for our summary of the 1985 vintage, our top recommendations and region reports. Scroll down to see all of our wines currently available. If you cannot find what you are looking for please call us on 01425 837177 or Contact Us. We would love to help you with your wine choice!

1985 is unanimously regarded as a wonderful vintage for much of the wine world, especially in Europe.

Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Rhône and Champagne all put out extraordinary vintages; some, like Champagne, are even regarded as a vintage of the decade. Safe to say, there should still be a wide range of 1985 French wine still drinking well today, particularly long-lived reds from the major growing regions. Italy was also exceptionally good. The Port vintage was universally declared and there will be many great Ports still drinking well today and quite likely for some time still to come. Any of these wines would make a fabulous 40 year old wine gift for an Anniversary or birthday.


Our Wine Expert currently recommends the following wines for this year:

  • Calem Port 1985 Vintage Port
  • Barolo Prandi 1985 Cantine Prandi
  • Bairrada 1985 Frei Joao
  • Barolo 1985 Giordano
  • Quinta Da Devesa 40 Year Old White Port, 50cl

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    Bordeaux: The 1985 wine vintage produced examples that are characterised by being well developed, rich and having a seductive complexity with an attractive perfume. A drought for much of August and September led to concentrated grapes at harvest. The wines have now generally gone through the peak of their maturity and should be drunk within the next few years.
     
    Italian: 1985 was an outstanding vintage for Italian wines, one of the best in the last 50 years for Piedmont and Tuscany. The vintage produced wines of great consistency, and the best wines should be great.
     
    Portugal: 1985-vintage-portThe 1985 is a great classic Port Vintage, with concentrated, rich and potent wines. The year was a general declaration of vintage, the majority of Houses judging it to be up to their high standards. 1985 was a model year for the growth of the vines: a wet winter followed by a moderate spring led into an extremely warm June and a hot July and August. The harvest took place under perfect weather conditions, and the fermentations went well also. From the very start shippers were predicting outstanding wines. The resulting ports are characterised as being forward with enormous structure, and staggering depth, dimension, and length. They are at the peak of their maturity and will remain so for another 10-15 years.
     
    Spain: 1985 was a near-perfect vintage for Spanish wines, with a warm summer and a perfect ripening season. The wines produced are generally easy-drinking wines of medium intensity. About 10% of wine went into Gran Reserva production.

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    1985 Porta dos Cavaleiros, 1985

    Porta dos Cavaleiros, Dao
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    The 1985 Dão Porta dos Cavaleiros is a rare vintage from one of Portugal’s most historic wine regions, offering a perfect blend of nostalgia and refined elegance. With its exceptional ageing potential and rich history, the 1985 vintage is a meaningful and memorable wine gift—whether for a wine enthusiast, a collector, or someone celebrating their own journey of four remarkable decades.

    Tasting Notes:
    After four decades of maturation, this wine has developed complex aromas of dried fruits, cedar, tobacco, and subtle spice. On the palate, expect a velvety texture with layers of mature dark berries, earthy undertones, and a lingering, harmonious finish.
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    Price: £69.00
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    Palmer Port

    40 Year Old Tawny Port
    Exclusive to Vintage Wine and Port

    Tasting Notes: The Palmer 40 Year tawny is a careful blend of many traditional grape varieties from selected vineyards in various areas of the Douro Demarcated Region, patiently aged to resemble the taste of a port that was aged for 40 years in old oak casks. The 40 Year old has a pronounced aroma intensity that is very rich with nuts and baked cherry. There is further complexity of nutmeg and cream. On the palate the wine is very balanced between acidity and sweetness that gives a luxurious mouthfeel. Lovely richness of fruitcake, fig, baked plum, caramel and toffee. There are also notes of plum, cherry, cooked strawberry.
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    Price: £89.95
    Stock: 20 in Stock

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    Quevedo

    40 Year Old Tawny port
    *** 94 Points - Wine Advocate ***
    *** 95 Points - Wine Enthusiast ***

    Presented in Quevedo gift box

    The 40 year old Port combines the talent of 3 generations. João, Oscar Sr. and Cláudia combined their effort in the cellar to blend this balanced, intense and complex very old Tawny, pairing the concentration from Port wine aging in the Douro with the elegant style of Quevedo’s Tawny.

    Produced using Hand-harvested, sustainable and dry farmed grapes, fermented in traditional Granite (vats) lagares. Aged and matured in seasoned chestnut casks and unfiltered.

    Tasting notes
    The colour is amber with green hints.
    The aroma is a complex and intense expression with notes of citrus marmalade, dry fruits, nutmeg, marzipan and almond essence.
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    Price: £119.00
    Stock: 24 in Stock

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    Quinta da Devesa

    40 year old Tawny Port in presentation box (75cl)
    *** 94 Points- Wine Advocate ***

    This Port Wine is the result of a blend of aged wine from Quinta da Devesa, developed with noble grapes used in the Douro region, aged in wooden casks at the Quinta da Devesa cellars.

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    Tasting Notes:
    Clean, intense auburn. The aromas are very complex, with predominant notes of nuts and honey. Soft flavour and very velvety in the mouth.

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    Price: £89.00
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    Quinta da Devesa

    40+ year old White Port in presentation box (50cl)
    92 Points- Wine Advocate

    Quinta da Devesa Port Wines are produced exclusively from lots vinified and aged in the estate. Since 1941, vintages considered of superior quality by the family winemakers, were kept and stored in wooden barrels in the winery cellars.

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    Tasting Notes:
    The NV 40 Year White Port is a field blend bottled in 2019 with a bar-top cork, 20% alcohol and 112 grams of sugar. It is mainly a blend this year of the 1967 and 1970 (although different casks than those used for the 1970 White Colheita this issue).
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    Price: £79.95
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    1985 Cantine Prandi Barolo, 1985

    Cantine Prandi, Piedmont
    Excellent provenance - Library Release

    The 1985 Cantine Prandi Barolo from Piedmont is a well-aged expression of Nebbiolo, offering a beautifully evolved bouquet. Expect aromas of dried roses, tar, leather, and truffle, alongside stewed cherries and earthy undertones. The palate is likely to be refined and delicate, with softened tannins, vibrant acidity, and notes of dried red berries, tobacco, and spice. A lingering, ethereal finish highlights the wine’s remarkable aging potential and complexity.

    From the legendary 1985 vintage the Cantine Prandi Barolo have come from the Prandi cellars where they have laid undisturbed since bottling.
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    Price: £149.00
    Stock: 6 in Stock

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    Burmester, 1985

    40 Year Old 'TORDIZ' Tawny Port, Douro | Presented In Gift Tube
    UK Exclusive to VWP
    *** 95 Points- Wine Advocate ***

    *** Gold Medal at the 2015 International Wine Challenge ***

    Bright brown colour, with greenish nuances. Presents a bouquet with intense aromas of dried fruits, delicate spices notes and a sweet touch of honey. In the taste it is full, unctuous and velvety. This wine overflows seduction and an enormous refinement. A feeling that is extended in the long and complex finish.

    This 40-year-old wine owes its name, Tordiz, to the confluence of the Torto and Mendiz rivers. It is obtained from wines that have been carefully aged in small oak casks and later blended in a small upstanding oak vat dating from 1864.
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    Price: £139.00
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    Kopke

    40 Year Old Tawny Port
    Includes Kopke Wooden Gift Box
    Decanter 2021- Silver Award Winner

    This Kopke 40 Year Old Tawny Port is a beautifully balanced and richly complex wine, perfect for savouring on special occasions. Its intricate layers of flavours and aromas make it a delightful experience for the palate, showcasing the masterful aging process and the quality of the port.

    Tasting Notes
    Deep amber with mahogany highlights, indicating aging. Its aromas include dried fruits, caramel, toffee, butterscotch, roasted nuts, vanilla, and spices. The palate is smooth and luscious, with a pronounced sweetness and well-integrated acidity. The texture is velvety and full-bodied, offering a luxurious mouthfeel.
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    Price: £119.00
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    Kopke

    40 Year Old White Port - Half Bottle 375ml in wooden presentation box

    Kopke Port is the oldest port house. Established in 1638 by Nicolau Kopke and his son Cristiano, who came to Portugal as representatives of the Hanseatic League, the House has been run through the generations by several representatives of the Kopke family, obtaining an excellent reputation for its wines.
    An extremely rare bottle of port that has been aged to resemble the taste of a 40 year old aged White Port. Please note that these are half bottles.

    Review:
    This Kopke 40 Years Old presents a blondish bright color and a fine and very complex nose, which features dried fruits such as figs and hazelnuts, some candied orange and velvety notes of honey and even citrus fruits.
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    Price: £89.00
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    Messias

    40 Year Old White Port
    50cl in own gift tube

    The Messias 40 Year Old White Port showcases a remarkable light amber colour with hints of mahogany. The nose unfolds with layers of complexity, offering rich aromas of caramelized nuts, and apricot, interwoven with delicate notes of vanilla bean and aged honey. On the palate, it’s an indulgent experience, with flavours of rich butterscotch, and toasted almonds. The wine’s age is evident in its silky texture and extraordinary depth, while a vibrant acidity provides balance and freshness. The finish is long and opulent, with a lingering sweetness and a touch of spice that leaves a memorable, luxurious impression.
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    Price: £89.95
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    Messias

    40 Year Old Tawny Port
    In gift Tube ***93 Points Mark Squires - Wine Advocate***

    Very pale amber/tawny/orange colour. Fine and delicate aromas of hazelnuts and candied citrus. Quince marmalade character, delicate in style, with finesse and poise. Seemingly quite dry in style towards the finish (not as obviously rich as some here), and supremely refined.


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    Quinta Das Carvalhas

    40 Year Old Tawny Port
    ** 94 Points - Wine Enthusiast **
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    The Quinta das Carvalhas 40 Year Old Tawny Port is not just a wine; it’s an experience. Whether you're gifting it to someone special or indulging in it yourself, this wine promises to deliver a memorable and luxurious tasting experience that reflects the very best of what the Douro Valley has to offer.

    Tasting notes
    Deep amber colour with a golden rim. A a luxurious blend of complex aromas, including hints of honey, nutmeg, vanilla, and subtle oak, all of which are indicative of its lengthy aging process. A 40 Year Old Tawny that boasts intense flavours of dried fruits like figs and apricots, alongside notes of toasted almonds, caramel, and rich spices.
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    Price: £99.00
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    Barolo, 1985

    Fratelli Oddero

    The 1985 Fratelli Oddero Barolo is a beautifully aged Nebbiolo that embodies the elegance and power of traditional Barolo. With nearly 40 years of maturation, it likely offers a complex bouquet of dried roses, tar, leather, truffle, and earthy forest floor, alongside notes of stewed cherries, tobacco, and balsamic spice. The palate should be refined and well-structured, with softened tannins, bright acidity, and layers of red fruit, dried herbs, and cedar. A long, lingering finish highlights its remarkable aging potential.
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    Price: £169.00
    Stock: 4 in Stock

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    Chateau Ausone, 1985

    St Emilion Grand Cru Classe
    Damaged label

    The Château Ausone 1985 is a wine from a vintage celebrated for its elegance and balance in Bordeaux. Known for its unique terroir and meticulous winemaking, Château Ausone produced a wine in 1985 that reflects the charm and accessibility of the vintage, while showcasing the estate's signature complexity and finesse.

    Wine Overview
    Château Ausone, one of the four Premier Grand Cru Classé "A" estates in Saint-Émilion, typically blends:

    Cabernet Franc (dominant): Adding structure, floral aromatics, and herbal nuances.
    Merlot: Contributing softness, richness, and a lush fruit profile.
    Vintage Characteristics
    The 1985 vintage in Bordeaux benefited from a warm and even growing season,
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    Price: £425.00
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    Chateau Branaire-Ducru, 1985

    St Julien, 4th Growth Classification
    Magnum Bottle

    The 1985 Château Branaire-Ducru is a classic example of the elegance and balance that define the wines of Saint-Julien. This Fourth Growth estate has a long-standing reputation for producing refined and structured Bordeaux, and the 1985 vintage is a testament to its consistency. The year was marked by excellent growing conditions in Bordeaux, resulting in wines with rich fruit, soft tannins, and remarkable aging potential.

    Upon release, the 1985 Branaire-Ducru displayed a medium garnet hue with slight browning at the edges, a sign of graceful maturation. The nose was inviting, offering aromas of ripe red cherries, currants, and spice notes such as cinnamon and clove.
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    Price: £249.00
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    Chateau Branaire-Ducru, 1985

    St Julien, 4th Growth Classification
    Half Bottle

    The 1985 Château Branaire-Ducru is a classic example of the elegance and balance that define the wines of Saint-Julien. This Fourth Growth estate has a long-standing reputation for producing refined and structured Bordeaux, and the 1985 vintage is a testament to its consistency. The year was marked by excellent growing conditions in Bordeaux, resulting in wines with rich fruit, soft tannins, and remarkable aging potential.

    Upon release, the 1985 Branaire-Ducru displayed a medium garnet hue with slight browning at the edges, a sign of graceful maturation. The nose was inviting, offering aromas of ripe red cherries, currants, and spice notes such as cinnamon and clove.
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    Price: £59.95
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    Chateau La Gurgue, 1985

    Margaux

    Château La Gurgue, a notable estate in Bordeaux's Margaux appellation, has a history of producing wines that reflect the region's elegance and complexity. The 1985 vintage, characterized by favorable weather conditions, yielded wines with ripe fruit flavors and balanced structures.​

    Tasting Notes

    A tasting note from 2010 for the 1985 Château La Gurgue describes the wine as having a gorgeous dark ruby color with great legs. The nose shows blackcurrants and oak, with a somewhat woody character. On the palate, the wine is full, fruity, flavorful, and soft, with a round mouthfeel. ​

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    Price: £79.95
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    Chateau Larmande, 1985

    Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux

    ​Château Larmande, a historic Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé estate, has been producing wines since 1569. The 1985 vintage, now approaching four decades of maturity, offers a unique opportunity to experience the evolution of this esteemed estate's offerings.​
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    Tasting Notes

    A tasting note from 2017 describes the 1985 Château Larmande as having a nose of red berries, leather, sweet spice, autumn leaves, and a hint of farmyard. On the palate, it presents as medium-bodied with soft tannins, featuring flavors of red fruits, leather, and earthy nuances, leading to a smooth finish.
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    Price: £89.00
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    Chateau Lynch Moussas, 1985

    Pauillac 5th Growth Classification

    Château Lynch-Moussas, a fifth-growth estate in Bordeaux's Pauillac appellation, has a storied history dating back to the 18th century. The 1985 vintage, known for its favorable growing conditions, produced wines with ripe fruit flavors and balanced structures.​

    Tasting notes from well-preserved bottles of the 1985 Château Lynch-Moussas reveal a wine that has developed complex tertiary characteristics over the decades. On the nose, there are subtle hints of funk, followed by notes of pepper, miso, leather, mushrooms, tobacco smoke, and hay. Unfortunately, the fruit presence is minimal, indicating that the wine may have surpassed its optimal drinking window.
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    Price: £89.00
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    Chateau Marquis de Terme, 1985

    Margaux, 4th Growth Classification, Bordeaux

    Château Marquis de Terme, a distinguished fourth-growth estate in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux, has a rich history dating back to the 18th century. The 1985 vintage is noteworthy for its favorable growing conditions, characterized by a warm, dry summer and ideal harvest weather, leading to wines that are balanced, supple, and fruity, embodying finesse. ​
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    After nearly four decades, the 1985 Château Marquis de Terme has matured gracefully, offering a bouquet of dried fruits, earthy notes, and subtle floral undertones. On the palate, it presents a harmonious balance with softened tannins and a lingering finish, showcasing the elegance typical of well-aged Margaux wines.
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    Price: £89.95
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    Cirò, 1985

    Cantina Enotria

    The Ciro has a bright ruby red color and transparent. Has an elegant bouquet in which they differ floral and fruity notes: rose, maraschino cherry, red fruit and hints of iodine on a rhubarb and sweet spices. The palate has a right to the body weight in balance and freshness, is intense and soft with a lingering fruity finish and almonds.
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    Price: £79.00
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    Clos du Marquis, 1985

    St Julien

    1985 Clos du Marquis – A Rare & Elegant Saint-Julien
    From the prestigious vineyards of Château Léoville Las Cases, the 1985 Clos du Marquis is a beautifully aged Bordeaux that showcases the finesse and complexity of Saint-Julien. Now at its peak, this vintage offers a rare opportunity to experience a mature Left Bank wine with exceptional depth and character.

    Refined, Balanced, and Ready to Enjoy
    With over four decades of careful aging, this wine displays a silky, well-integrated structure with layers of blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco, and earthy truffle. The tannins have softened gracefully, making this a harmonious and elegant Bordeaux with a long, satisfying finish.
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    Price: £119.00
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    Croft Port, 1985

    Vintage Port
    150cl- Magnum bottle

    Full and robust, this is a classic Croft style with sweet berry aromas. After many years slowly maturing in the cellar, it is now ready and drinking extremely well. Bottled in an impressive 1.5L magnum its size makes it ideal for sharing and perfect for marking 1985 anniversary celebrations, milestone birthdays, weddings, or as a prestigious gift for wine collectors. The magnum format not only enhances ageing but also elevates any occasion with its grand presentation.

    Tasting Notes:
    This vintage displays rich aromas of dried fruits,
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    Price: £149.00
    Stock: 36 in Stock

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    Frei Joao, 1985

    Frei Joao, Bairrada

    Mark a milestone with the 1985 Frei João Bairrada, an exceptional vintage that shares its birth year with someone born in 1985. This wine has matured gracefully over four decades, offering a rare and meaningful way to celebrate life's journey. Perfect for a special occasion, it embodies the elegance and character that only time can provide.

    Tasting Notes:
    This 1985 vintage reveals a beautifully evolved profile. Aromas of dried red fruits, leather, and subtle spice emerge from the glass, reflecting its long ageing. On the palate, it offers a refined balance of mature cherry and plum, with hints of tobacco, cedar, and earthy undertones.
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    Price: £69.00
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    Graham's Port, 1985

    40 Year Old Tawny Port
    New Edition

    Graham's 40 Year Old Tawny. A truly remarkable wine cared for across generations. A great testament to the arts of blending, cooperage, and ageing. Aged for an average of 40 years in seasoned oak casks, our 40 Year Old Tawny is a testament to time and patience. Composed of wines put aside generations ago, this is an incredible wine with an amazingly long finish, indicating both its age and immense quality.

    Graham's 40 Years Old Tawny is made from wines of the very highest quality which, following careful selection, are matured in seasoned oak casks of until their peak of maturity is reached.
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    Price: £219.00
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    Montepulciano, 1985

    d'Abruzzo, Miglianico

    Montepulciano is a red wine grape variety grown widely in central Italy, most notably its eastern Abruzzo, Marche and Molise regions. The variety was named after the Tuscan parish of Montepulciano, but, confusingly, is not used in the famous wines produced there (see Vino Nobile di Montepulciano). Globally appreciated for their soft flavors, strong color and gentle tannins, Montepulciano wines are typically best consumed in their youth and with food. The deep-purple juice of Montepulciano grapes is used in varying proportions to produce wines under roughly 50 of Italy's DOC and DOCG titles. Although sometimes used on its own,
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    Price: £69.00
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    Quinta do Noval, 1985

    Vintage Port

    A classic vintage from one of Portugal’s most revered estates, the 1985 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port is rare and meaningful present for anyone born in or celebrating the year 1985. Crafted by a house renowned for its exceptional single quinta ports, this bottle delivers both pedigree and pleasure.

    Tasting Notes:
    Now at peak maturity, this port shows a rich garnet hue with an elegant nose of dried figs, plum compote, cedarwood, and subtle spices. The palate is beautifully evolved, with a velvety texture, dark chocolate and cherry liqueur flavours, and a long, warming finish. A true example of how well vintage port can age when made with skill and care.
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    Price: £99.00
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    Schiava, 1985

    Anton Lindner

    This wine from the good 1985 vintage has a medium dark red violet colour. A slightly funky, beef nose with a tart red fruit. On the palate the wine is acidic with vegetal notes. Medium-short finish
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    Price: £69.00
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    Solopaca Rosso, 1985

    Cantina Sco Solopaca

    This wine from the good 1985 vintage has a medium dark red violet colour. A slightly funky, beef nose with a tart red fruit. On the palate the wine is acidic with vegetal notes. Medium-short finish
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    Price: £69.00
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    Taittinger, 1985

    Taittinger collection, Roy Lichtenstein edition

    *** 93 Points - Parker ***
    Roy Lichtenstein (1923–1997) is a beloved New York artist best known for his vibrant Pop Art paintings and prints. These were inspired by comics and advertising, and often reproduce the familiar plot frames, dialogue bubbles and dot printing of comic books. The work most often parodies social norms. His iconic imagery is featured on the 1985 Collection Series bottle.

    The Taittinger Collection Series bottles are released only in great vintages, from a selection of the year's finest cuvées. The wines are made from Chardonnay mainly from the Grands Crus of the Côte des Blancs, and Pinot Noir from Montagne de Reims and Vallée de la Marne vineyards.
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    Price: £385.00
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    Valtellina, 1985

    Fratelli Bettini

    Valtellina is one of Italy’s most dramatic wine regions, located in Lombardy, the vineyards are located on steep mountains. The principal grape variety is Chiavennasca (the local name for Piedmont’s Nebbiolo and an Italian grape varietal that has been cultivated since medieval times here). The DOCG wines are generally comprised of at least 90% Chiavennasca and then blended with other quality local grapes like Brugnola, Rossola, Pignola. Then there is a DOC Valtellina Rosso (also called Rosso di Valtellina DOC) which requires at least 80% of the blend be Chiavennasca and does not have minimum ageing requirements.
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    Price: £69.00
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    1985 Calem Vintage Port, 1985

    Vintage Port In Wooden Presentation Box
    Library Release

    The 1985 Cálem Vintage Port is an exceptional wine from one of Portugal’s most esteemed port houses. Founded in 1859, Cálem is celebrated for crafting ports that combine elegance, structure, and accessibility. The 1985 vintage, widely regarded as one of the greatest of the 20th century, showcases the house’s dedication to quality and its mastery of traditional winemaking.

    The 1985 Vintage
    The 1985 growing season in the Douro Valley was marked by near-perfect conditions, producing wines with exceptional ripeness, concentration, and balance. Declared by most major houses as a vintage year, the ports from 1985 are renowned for their rich fruit, firm structure, and extraordinary aging potential.
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    Kopke, 1985

    Colheita Port
    Presented in Kopke Gift Box
    ***95 Points- GOLD Medal- IWC 2024***
    ***95 Points- GOLD - Decanter 2024***

    The 1985 Kopke Colheita Port is a cask aged port from a single vintage, known for its exceptional quality and complex flavour profile, reflecting the meticulous aging process it undergoes.

    Tasting notes
    Deep amber appearance and a complex flavour profile. Its aroma is rich and expressive, with dried fruits, caramel, toffee, honey, roasted nuts, and spices. The palate is smooth and velvety, with a well-rounded sweetness and a nuttiness. The finish is long, lingering, and luxurious, with flavours of dried fruits, caramel, and nuts persisting beautifully.

    Serving & Food Pairing:
    Colheita Ports are ready-to drink and do not require decanting.
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    Price: £92.45
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    Barolo, 1985

    Giordano, Piedmont

    The 1985 Giordano Barolo from Piedmont is a classic, well-aged Nebbiolo that has developed deep complexity over time. Expect a mature bouquet of dried roses, tar, leather, and truffle, alongside notes of stewed cherries, tobacco, and earthy spices. The palate should be refined and silky, with softened tannins, bright acidity, and layers of dried red fruit, cedar, and balsamic undertones. A long, elegant finish underscores the wine’s remarkable aging potential.
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    Price: £119.00
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    Chateau La Gurgue, 1985

    Margaux

    Château La Gurgue, a notable estate in Bordeaux's Margaux appellation, has a history of producing wines that reflect the region's elegance and complexity. The 1985 vintage, characterized by favorable weather conditions, yielded wines with ripe fruit flavors and balanced structures.​

    Tasting Notes

    A tasting note from 2010 for the 1985 Château La Gurgue describes the wine as having a gorgeous dark ruby color with great legs. The nose shows blackcurrants and oak, with a somewhat woody character. On the palate, the wine is full, fruity, flavorful, and soft, with a round mouthfeel. ​

    Serving Suggestions

    When serving a mature wine like the 1985 Château La Gurgue,
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    Price: £69.00
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    Ferreira, 1985

    Ferreira Vintage Port

    This Port is now beginning to reach its full maturity and is ready for drinking. As it ages further, it will begin to develop gently into a more tawny style Port. This Port should probably be drunk over the next few years although it is still showing remarkable balance and finesse.
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    Price: £119.00
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    Rioja, 1985

    Bodegas Coral - Don Jacobo

    Wine from Rioja (and Ribera del Duero), aged for at least two years in oak and three years in the bottle, made primarily from the Tempranillo grape. Light and red-brown in colour, with intense vanilla aromas and substantial earthy flavour notes. Significant acidity and medium alcohol.
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    Price: £69.00
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    Sandeman

    40 Year Old Tawny Port
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    The Sandeman 40 Year Old Tawny Port is a luxurious and complex aged tawny port, known for its exceptional depth and sophistication. This port is the result of meticulous blending and extended aging in oak casks, which imparts rich flavours and a smooth, refined character.

    Tasting Notes
    Deep amber with golden and greenish highlights, indicating a long aging process. Its aroma is intricate, with notes of dried fruits, toasted nuts, caramel, honey, spice, vanilla, and oak. The palate is remarkably smooth, rich, and full-bodied, with a harmonious blend of dried fruits, toffee, caramel, cinnamon, nutmeg, and citrus.
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    Taylor Fladgate, 1985

    Vintage Port
    Bin Soiled Labels

    "Typical for Taylor's. Notes of woodspice and pepper, very slightly spirity. Nevertheless, a delicious texture on entry, supple and stylish, although with a very firm weight, firm tannins and good acids. Again this is fine to drink now, although it still holds some potential now. Very good indeed, bordering on excellent. From a Port Styles tasting." 17.5+/20 (November 2007), Wine Doctor (online).


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    Warre's Vintage Port, 1985

    Vintage Port

    The Warre's 1985 Vintage Port is a distinguished offering from one of Portugal's oldest Port houses, renowned for producing wines of elegance and finesse. The 1985 vintage, declared by many producers, is celebrated for yielding Ports with rich fruit profiles and excellent aging potential.​

    In the glass, Warre's 1985 Vintage Port presents a deep ruby hue, indicative of its maturity. The nose is aromatic, offering complex aromas of ripe red and dark fruits with floral undertones. On the palate, it delivers flavors of black cherry and plums, complemented by silky tannins and a long, lingering finish.
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